Carlita, one of Metrozoo's three White Bengal Tigers, was
seen to have broken her lower left canine tooth on the bars of her cage. Careful
diagnosis by her handlers and Dr. Chris Miller, head veterinarian of the zoo, showed that
a portion of the big cat's nerve was actually exposed and the 
tooth thus requred a root canal to prevent further infection.
Dr. Groh and Dr. Souviron were called in to provide
this delicate care. Dr. Miller supplied the general 
anesthesia to keep Carlita in
a cooperative mood. After an exam and x-rays, Carlita was moved to a very large
operating table where she remained for the 
hour long
procedure. She had no complaints upon arousing from her anesthetic, and was back on
display very quickly after her dental siesta.
Dentists For The
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